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MONASH UNIVERSITY
FOUNDATION YEAR
(MUFY)
Student Guide 2022
MESSAGE FROM THE DIRECTOR
Welcome to the Monash community.
I am delighted that you have chosen the Monash University Foundation Year or MUFY as the pathway
to Monash University. Monash University, one of Australia’s prestigious Group of Eight universities,
offers an outstanding learning experience. It is internationally recognised for its quality in research
and excellence in teaching and learning. With a Monash education, you hold a passport to a promising
career and a successful life ahead.
The MUFY programme which enjoys international recognition is the preferred university foundation
programme for many Malaysians as well as international students. It offers students a smooth transition
to undergraduate studies and provides them with the foundation to excel at Monash University.
The MUFY curriculum is delivered in a blended learning format which combines face-to-face
instruction with self-directed learning delivered on an e-learning platform. This enables students
to develop vital learning skills to cope with university studies and even life beyond university. By
equipping our students with the relevant tools to become independent learners, we aim to give them a
head-start in university, and ultimately, a promising and rewarding future.
I wish you the best and hope you will enjoy the MUFY experience.
LEE THYE CHEONG
Director
Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY)
Sunway College KL
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MONASH UNIVERSITY
FOUNDATION YEAR (MUFY) -
A PREFERRED PATHWAY TO
MONASH UNIVERSITY
MUFY is a pathway that
provides the academic bridge
for students to progress
successfully to undergraduate
studies at Monash University.
Just as Monash is a passport to
a fulfilling career and rewarding
life, MUFY is the passport to
a rich learning experience
at Monash. Designed by
Monash academics, the MUFY
programme prepares students
for admission into a wide
range of Monash University
undergraduate degrees.
MONASH UNIVERSITY
Monash University is an energetic and dynamic university committed to quality education.
Learning is an essential part of human existence and at Monash, education is about how ideas
change people and how people change the world. The university’s long tradition of excellence is
also the result of a firm dedication to outstanding research and international engagement. Today,
Monash has grown into a community of more than 60,000 students, 15,000 staff and 250,000
alumni. Being a member of the Australian ‘Group of Eight’ universities makes Monash one of the
most distinguished universities in Australia.
Monash University Malaysia was established in 1998 as Monash University’s global footprint
in the Asian region. It is the Malaysian constituent of a premier research intensive Australian
university which is ranked among the top 100 universities in the world and a member of Australia’s
prestigious Group of Eight (Go8). As an independent institution, Monash University Malaysia is
accorded a Setara Tier 6 rating for excellence and Self-Accreditation Status by the Malaysian
Qualifications Agency (MQA), and all of its courses are accredited in Malaysia and Australia. Its
faculty is a mix of locally and internationally recruited academics with intensive teaching, business
and industry experience. Students representing almost 70 nationalities are currently enrolled at
Monash University Malaysia where they enjoy a quality academic experience.
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REASONS TO CHOOSE MUFY
Pathway to a prestigious university Semesterised study mode
MUFY is a direct pathway to Monash University, a member of MUFY students complete half of a subject (Unit 1) in one
Australia’s Group of Eight universities recognised for excellence semester before undertaking the second half (Unit 2) in the
in research, teaching and scholarship. next semester. This way, students need not face the pressure
of preparing for a single final examination at the end of the
Recognition in Australia and beyond programme.
The MUFY qualification is also recognised by other Australian
universities, universities in New Zealand and a growing number Flexibility to improve university entry score
of established universities in the UK. This recognition extends To improve their overall score, MUFY students can spend
to the branch campuses of foreign universities in Malaysia as just one semester retaking some units. That means in order
well as private universities in the country. to achieve better results, there is no need to repeat the
entire programme which a non-semesterised pre-university
Non-discipline specific foundation programme programme would require.
A discipline-specific foundation programme such as a
foundation in engineering prepares students specifically for Availability of scholarships
undergraduate studies in engineering. On the other hand, a MUFY students studying at Sunway College can apply for a
non-discipline specific programme such as MUFY does not broad range of academic and extra-curricular scholarships
limit students’ options but offers them a broad pathway to any made available to both domestic and international students.
university course of their choice. Similarly, Monash University offers scholarships to MUFY
students who achieve excellent results.
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MUFY GRADUATE MUFY PROGRAMME
ATTRIBUTES LEARNING OUTCOMES
Communication • Possess disciplinary knowledge of academic studies
A Foundation Year Graduate communicates confidently pursued
and effectively through the English language.
• Able to apply practical skills learnt in progressing to
Ways of thinking tertiary education
A Foundation Year Graduate demonstrates flexibility
• Able to relate to social responsibilities, personal identity
in different ways of thinking and learning.
and cultural awareness in a global context
Problem solving • Demonstrate moral/ethical values and professional
A Foundation Year Graduate analyses and evaluates attitudes
information to solve problems by making judgements and
producing innovative solutions. • Able to communicate articulately through the use of
the English Language and work independently and/or
Literacy interdependently in teams
A Foundation Year Graduate understands and engages
with the world around them using multiple literacies. • Demonstrate critical thinking abilities and flexibility in
different ways of thinking
Independence
• Able to apply ICT skills and take responsibility for one’s
A Foundation Year Graduate learns and works
own learning
independently with integrity and responsibility, using
reflective practice to shape their future learning. • Demonstrate enterprise skills while taking action to
support sustainability
Collaboration
A Foundation Year Graduate learns and works with others,
collaborating effectively to achieve common goals while
demonstrating empathy and understanding of different
perspectives.
Engagement
A Foundation Year Graduate responsibly engages in an
internationalised world with cross-cultural competence,
exhibiting, sustainable and inclusive values.
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PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Duration of study
MUFY is offered as a standard two semester programme (January, March, July & August intakes) or an intensive two semester
programme (April intake). As such, students are expected to complete this full-time programme in 2 semesters.
The duration of each intake is outlined below:
STANDARD INTAKE SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2 INTENSIVE INTAKE SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
January January - May July - November April April - June July - November
March March - June July - November
July July - November January - May
*April intake (subject combination):
English, Mathematics, Biology and Chemistry only.
August August - December January - May
Intakes
There are four standard intakes in January, March, July & August and one intensive intake in April.
Admission requirements
Passed SPM, O-Level or equivalent with minimum five (5) credits.
English Language Requirement:
• Minimum credit in SPM English or O-Level English as a Second Language or
• Minimum grade D in O-Level English as a First Language or English Literature or
• IELTS - minimum overall score of 5.5 and Writing not less than 5.5 with no band less than 5.0 or equivalent.
Students should be at least 16 years old in the year of enrolment. We have students from about forty countries enrolled in
MUFY. For more information on entry requirements and application procedures, international students are advised to refer to our
Sunway International Office.
Guide to unit selection
MUFY offers a choice of 12 subjects. Each subject is divided into Unit 1 and Unit 2.
English is compulsory and all students are required to take English Unit 1 and Unit 2.
List of subjects and their unit components:
BUSINESS LANGUAGE
MUF0021 Accounting Unit 1 MUF0011 English Unit 1 (Compulsory)
MUF0022 Accounting Unit 2 MUF0012 English Unit 2 (Compulsory)
MUF0061 Economics Unit 1
SCIENCES
MUF0062 Economics Unit 2
MUF0031 Biology Unit 1
COMPUTER SCIENCE MUF0032 Biology Unit 2
Information and Communication MUF0041 Chemistry Unit 1
MUF0051
Technology Unit 1 MUF0042 Chemistry Unit 2
Information and Communication MUF0121 Physics Unit 1
MUF0052
Technology Unit 2
MUF0122 Physics Unit 2
MATHEMATICS
SOCIAL SCIENCES
MUF0141 Fundamental Mathematics Unit 1
MUF0131 Global Studies Unit 1
MUF0142 Fundamental Mathematics Unit 2
MUF0132 Global Studies Unit 2
MUF0091 Mathematics Unit 1
MUF0151 Contemporary Issues Unit 1
MUF0092 Mathematics Unit 2
MUF0152 Contemporary Issues Unit 2
MUF0101 Advanced Mathematics Unit 1
*The Programme reserves the right not to offer a unit
MUF0102 Advanced Mathematics Unit 2 if less than ten students enrol in the unit.
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Successful completion of the programme
A student must pass a minimum of eight different units to complete MUFY successfully. At least six of the eight units must be
derived from three subjects i.e. there must be at least three complete subjects. One of the three complete subjects must be
English. The remaining two units can be derived from either the same subject or from different subjects. See examples below:
SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
EXAMPLE 1:
Standard Intake MUF0011 English Unit 1 (Compulsory) MUF0012 English Unit 2 (Compulsory)
MUF0091 Mathematics Unit 1 MUF0092 Mathematics Unit 2
MUF0121 Physics Unit 1 MUF0122 Physics Unit 2
MUF0042 Chemistry Unit 2 OR
MUF0041 Chemistry Unit 1
MUF0061 Economics Unit 1
Students in the standard intake (January, March, July & August) study four units in semester one and another four in semester
two. Students in the intensive intake (April) study three units in semester one and five units in semester two. The maximum
number of units a student may study in a semester is FIVE.
Selecting additional units
Standard intake students may extend their learning by taking a ninth unit (additional one unit) or tenth unit (additional two units).
The maximum number of units that can be taken in a semester is five, and in an academic year, ten. Students wishing to take
nine units must ensure that at least six of the nine units are derived from three subjects, i.e. there must be at least three complete
subjects. One of the three subjects must be English. The remaining three units can be derived from either the same subject or
from different subjects.
EXAMPLE 2: SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Selecting
nine units MUF0011 English Unit 1 (Compulsory) MUF0012 English Unit 2 (Compulsory)
MUF0091 Mathematics Unit 1 MUF0092 Mathematics Unit 2
MUF0121 Physics Unit 1 MUF0122 Physics Unit 2
MUF0041 Chemistry Unit 1 MUF0031 Biology Unit 1
MUF0021 Accounting Unit 1
Students wishing to take ten units must ensure that at least eight of the ten units are derived from four subjects i.e. there must
be at least four complete subjects. One of the four subjects must be English. The remaining two units can be derived from either
the same subject or from different subjects.
EXAMPLE 3: SEMESTER 1 SEMESTER 2
Selecting
ten units MUF0011 English Unit 1 (Compulsory) MUF0012 English Unit 2(Compulsory)
MUF0091 Mathematics Unit 1 MUF0092 Mathematics Unit 2
MUF0121 Physics Unit 1 MUF0122 Physics Unit 2
MUF0021 Accounting Unit 1 MUF0022 Accounting Unit 2
MUF0041 Chemistry Unit 1 MUF0061 Economics Unit 1
Blended learning and bring-your-own-laptop
MUFY is delivered in a blended learning format which combines face-to-face instruction with self-directed learning delivered
on an e-learning platform. This enables students to develop vital learning skills to cope with university studies and even life
beyond university. To engage effectively in a blended learning environment, students are required to bring their own laptop
with a built-in front-facing camera and a microphone.
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Assessment structure Final examinations and results
Students are assessed through a mix of coursework (for Part of the assessment for each unit is a final examination
instance class tests, research projects, assignments, which is conducted at the end of the semester. Attendance
presentations, investigative reports etc.) and final is compulsory. Students who are unable to attend must
examinations. Coursework constitutes 70% of the total score notify the Student Progress Coordinator, Ms. Edith
while the remaining 30% is based on final examinations. For Macintyre and produce a valid medical certificate or other
Contemporary Issues, coursework constitutes 100% of the supporting documents that justify their absence. Such
total score. cases are then presented as ‘special consideration cases’
to the MUFY Board of Studies and the final score to be
awarded will be decided by the Board.
Calculating the MUFY
Students can view their final results online using their
university entry score
Monash username and password. Actual copies of the
MUFY Academic Transcript and Certificate may be
The MUFY university entry score is calculated by adding the collected about a week after the online release of results.
eight highest unit scores and dividing that by eight. Each unit
included in the calculation needs to be a different unit. When Students who fail a particular unit can either register for
a unit is repeated, the higher score of that unit replaces the the same unit again or select a new unit in the following
lower one. Any bonus points which may apply are then added semester. There are no re-sits for failed units or re-marking
to this score. Bonus points are calculated by adding 1.25% of examination papers. However, students can apply for
of the ninth and tenth unit taken to this score. Bonus points a clerical check within one month of the date of release
only apply if the ninth and tenth units are completed over two of results if they feel that they have not received a fair
semesters. mark for a particular unit. A charge is associated with this
service.
GRADE SCORE (%)
HD (HIGH DISTINCTION) 80 - 100
D (DISTINCTION) 70 - 79
C (CREDIT) 60 - 69
P (PASS) 50 - 59
N (FAIL) 0 - 49
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Counselling and support Extracurricular activities
Every student is assigned a Progress Advisor who provides MUFY lecturers and the MUFY Student Council organise a
counselling regarding academic progress. Students who need variety of extracurricular activities throughout the year. These
personal counselling are advised to consult the MUFY ‘We activities give students the chance to develop skills and enjoy
Care’ Team comprising Ms. Edith Macintyre, Ms. Pang Chop aspects of student life which they may not get to experience in
Moi, Ms. Helen James and Ms. Haslina Abd Talib. Alternatively, the classroom. These activities also provide an opportunity for
students can consult the personal counsellors in the Student students to interact with their lecturers in a less formal setting.
LIFE Centre or call the Mental Health Hotline (+6018-3893220).
• Orientation camps • MUFY Games
• MUFY “SHARITY” Carnival • MUFY Talent Quest
Parents’ access to academic progress • Recreational trips • Educational trips
• Motivational workshops/camps • Community projects
The programme understands that parents are concerned about
their child’s academic progress. Parents can view information View life beyond the classroom in MUFY
about their child’s attendance as well as performance in bit.ly/MUFY-ECA
coursework online using their child’s login details.
For further information, contact the Student Engagement
To view attendance online, log on to: Coordinator, Ms. Charity Yang at charityy@sunway.edu.my or
http://izone.sunway.edu.my on +603-7491 8622.
To view coursework results online, log on to:
http://mlearn.sunway.edu.my Fee settlement and refund
For additional information or to make an appointment to speak The Management reserves the right to exclude students from
to the lecturers, parents are advised to contact the Student accessing the campus network, attending classes and using
Progress Coordinator, Ms. Edith Macintyre at eidihmarye@ campus facilities until the fees are settled. Any assessment
sunway.edu.my or on +603-7491 8622. or examination result(s), and academic transcripts shall be
withheld if payment remains outstanding, and the students
concerned will not be able to enroll in the subsequent semester
M-Learn or to graduate.
M-Learn, a learning management system employed to support Enrolment and General fees are NOT refundable. The proportion
teaching and learning in MUFY, is used across all units of of tuition fee refund, upon official withdrawal, is shown below:
study. Students can access a broad variety of digital content, - 75% refund (by the 5th working day from the
resources and activities on this platform. Linking lecturers and commencement of semester)
students in a virtual environment, M-Learn allows lecturers - 50% refund (by the 6th-8th working day from the
to share materials which can be viewed or downloaded at commencement of semester)
the students’ convenience. In addition, it enables them to - No refund (after the 8th working day from the
conduct assessments and provide feedback to students commencement of semester)
online. M-Learn also serves as a digital notice board through
which the programme communicates with students.
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PROGRAMME POLICIES
Rules on prerequisites and sequencing
UNIT
UNIT TITLE UNIT RULES
CODE
• Unit 1 is a prerequisite for Unit 2.
MUF0011 English Unit 1
1 • Units 1 and 2 must be taken sequentially and cannot be taken concurrently
MUF0012 English Unit 2
students must satisfactorily complete Unit 1 before proceeding to Unit 2.
• Unit 1 is a prerequisite for Unit 2.
MUF0021 Accounting Unit 1
2 • Units 1 and 2 must be taken sequentially and cannot be taken concurrently
MUF0022 Accounting Unit 2
students must satisfactorily complete Unit 1 before proceeding to Unit 2.
MUF0061 Economics Unit 1
3 • Units 1 and 2 can be taken sequentially or concurrently.
MUF0062 Economics Unit 2
MUF0051 Information & Communication
Technology Unit 1
4 • Units 1 and 2 can be taken sequentially (recommended) or concurrently.
MUF0052 Information & Communication
Technology Unit 2
• Units 1 and 2 can be taken sequentially or concurrently.
MUF0091 Fundamental Mathematics Unit 1
5 • Cannot be taken in combination with Mathematics and
MUF0092 Fundamental Mathematics Unit 2
Advanced Mathematics.
• Units 1 and 2 can be taken sequentially (recommended) or concurrently.
MUF0101 Mathematics Unit 1
6 • Before Undertaking Unit 1, students should have completed an appropriate
MUF0102 Mathematics Unit 2
year 11 Additional Mathematics.
• Unit 1 is a prerequisite for Unit 2.
MUF0141 Advanced Mathematics Unit 1 • Units 1 and 2 must be taken sequentially and cannot be taken concurrently.
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MUF0142 Advanced Mathematics Unit 2 • Unit 1 must be studied in combination with Mathematics Unit 1.
• Students must satisfactorily complete Unit 1 before proceeding to Unit 2.
• Units 1 and 2 can be taken sequentially (recommended) or concurrently.
MUF0031 Biology Unit 1
8 • Before undertaking Unit 1, students should have completed an appropriate
MUF0032 Biology Unit 2
year 11 Biology.
• Unit 1 is a prerequisite for Unit 2.
• Units 1 and 2 must be taken sequentially and cannot be taken concurrently.
MUF0041 Chemistry Unit 1
9 Students must satisfactorily complete Unit 1 before proceeding to Unit 2.
MUF0042 Chemistry Unit 2
• Before undertaking Unit 1, students should have completed an appropriate
year 11 Chemistry.
• Units 1 and 2 can be taken sequentially or concurrently.
MUF0121 Physics Unit 1
10 • Before undertaking Unit 1, students should have completed an
MUF0122 Physics Unit 2
appropriate year 11 Physics.
MUF0131 Global Studies Unit 1 • Units 1 and 2 can be taken sequentially or concurrently.
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MUF0132 Global Studies Unit 2 • English Unit 1 is a prerequisite for Global Studies Unit 2.
MUF0151 Contemporary Issues Unit 1
12 • Units 1 and 2 can be taken sequentially or concurrently.
MUF0152 Contemporary Issues Unit 2
NOTE: The MUFY programme at Sunway College reserves the right to NOT offer a unit if less than ten students enrol in that unit.
10Passing a complete subject
Students must pass Unit 1 and Unit 2 of a subject i.e. obtain For example, a student who passes Advanced Mathematics
a minimum 50% in order to achieve an overall pass for that Unit 1 and Unit 2 and achieves a final MUFY score of 73 will
subject. Students passing Unit 1 but failing Unit 2 or the reverse be awarded an extra 5 points bringing the final score to 78
do not achieve an overall pass for that subject even though if he applies to study the Monash University Bachelor of
the average of the two marks is over 50%. For example, a Engineering (Honours) course.
student who obtains 40% for Economics Unit 1 and 70% for
Economics Unit 2 does not pass Economics since Unit 1 of the
Attendance
subject has not been passed.
Absence from class
Repeating units Attendance is taken daily and great importance is placed on
regular and punctual attendance as it is a major determinant
Students can repeat Unit 1 or Unit 2 of a subject provided that
of success on the MUFY programme. As such, a student who
no more than five units are taken in that semester. However,
is absent from class must produce one of the following in
students are permitted to repeat any given unit only ONCE.
support of the absence:
A student who has enrolled for the maximum number of units
and who wishes to repeat units can do so in the following
A. Medical certificate; the medical certificate must provide
semester.
the following details:
a. the date that the student was examined
Improving the score of passed units b. duration of medical leave allowed
Students who have passed Unit 1 or Unit 2 of a subject c. notes explaining the nature and severity of
but wish to improve their MUFY university entry score can the illness
re-enrol provided that no more than five units are taken in d. the signature and official stamp of the doctor
that semester. Alternatively, the units can be repeated in B. Official letter explaining compassionate or compelling
the following semester. However, students are permitted to circumstances
repeat any given unit only ONCE. C. Letter from the relevant authorities e.g., scholarship
interview letter etc.
The highest mark combination will be used to determine the
MUFY university entry score. Students must produce these documents in advance of their
leave (in the case of non-medical reasons) or within one week
Adding and dropping units of their return to class. These documents must be signed
by the lecturer(s) concerned before being submitted to the
Students select the units they wish to study at the beginning Student Progress Coordinator, Ms. Edith Macintyre.
of each semester. However, if they find that they have made
an unsuitable choice of units, they are allowed to change their Consequences of absence from class
selection of units by adding or dropping certain units within Attendance is monitored on a two-week basis. Students must
the first two weeks. fulfil an attendance requirement of 80%. A student who does
not fulfil this requirement without a valid reason will receive
an absenteeism report. In addition, the student will be issued
Mathematics units
a warning letter. After two warning letters, the student will be
It is important to note that Mathematics is a requirement for barred from taking the upcoming assessment.
a number of undergraduate courses.
Class punctuality
Fundamental Mathematics CANNOT be taken together with Students who are more than 5 minutes late will be marked
Mathematics or Advanced Mathematics. “late” in the attendance record. Students who are more than
15 minutes late will be marked “absent” and they may not be
However, students who have passed Mathematics Unit 1 can allowed into the class if the lecturer feels that it will disrupt
continue with Fundamental Mathematics Unit 2. A student learning.
with this sequence of Mathematics Unit 1 and Fundamental
Mathematics Unit 2 is considered to have completed
Fundamental Mathematics. The score for this sequence
will be the Fundamental Mathematics Unit 2 score. The
Mathematics Unit 1 score will not be used.
Advanced Mathematics CANNOT be taken without
Mathematics. Students interested to study Advanced
Mathematics must also enrol in Mathematics.
An advantage of studying Advanced Mathematics is, students
who pass both Advanced Mathematics Unit 1 and Unit 2 will
be awarded an additional 5 points to count towards their
final MUFY score. This ONLY applies to the Monash University
Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) course. This does NOT
apply to other Monash University undergraduate courses. As
such, the awarding of the extra 5 points will NOT be reflected
in the MUFY academic transcript.
11from other sources, those sources must be acknowledged in
Assessment full. This is usually identified by using indentation or italics
with a reference to the author. It may be useful for a student
Absence from test-based assessments to seek the help of a tutor in preparing a piece of work and
Students who miss a test-based assessment must inform to enlist the help of fellow students in sorting out ideas. The
the lecturer immediately and produce to any of the MUFY final product, however, must be the student’s own words,
Coordinators (Ms. Edith Macintyre or Ms. Esther Seow) the graphics, drawings and the like.
document(s) outlined in A – C above, either in advance of
absence (in the case of non-medical reasons) or within 24 Cheating
hours of return to the College. This is for the purpose of Cheating means seeking to obtain an unfair advantage in an
obtaining approval to reschedule the missed assessment. examination or in other written or practical work required
Failure to do so will result in the student being awarded a to be submitted or completed by a student for assessment.
zero mark for the missed assessment. Assisting to cheat means assisting a student in an examination
or other written or practical work with the intention that the
If approval is granted, a rescheduled assessment will be student will thereby obtain an unfair advantage. The taking of
arranged and must be taken within 1 week of the official any unauthorised material into examinations, such as notes,
assessment date. The rescheduled assessment date may unauthorised dictionaries or unauthorised calculators, will be
be set on any day within this one week period and is not regarded as cheating. Students should also note that essays,
negotiable. assignments and other work are generally understood to be
the student’s own work and where any such work is identical
Late Submission of assessments with, or similar to, another student’s work, an assumption
Students who do not submit an assessment by the due date of cheating may arise. Where students wish to undertake
must inform the lecturer immediately. Subsequently, the work in conjunction with other students, they must seek and
student must submit the Late Submission of Assessment obtain the approval of the subject teacher/lecturer.
Form (downloaded from the MUFY eLearn page) and the
assessment to the lecturer as soon as possible. A 10% penalty Collusion
will be imposed for each day the submission is late to a Collusion is the submission by students of substantially
maximum of 3 days (including weekends). similar pieces of work and is prima facie evidence of cheating.
Substantial similarity of work can occur only if the students
For example, if the assessment is worth 40 marks, and it is have:
submitted 2 days late, then the student will incur a penalty • Copied each other
of 20% of the total 40 mark, i.e. 8 marks. A mark of zero will • Copied another student’s work
be awarded if the submitted assessment is more than 3 days • Copied from another source such as a print/internet
late or not submitted. publication
• Reproduced their lecture notes
Academic progression
Falsification of identity
Impersonation of another person for the purposes of
Students are expected to successfully complete the MUFY
completing an assessed task is a serious form of academic
programme in 2 semesters. As such, students passing less
misconduct. Signing an attendance register on behalf of
than half of the units enrolled in a semester indicate an
another student is another example of falsification of identity.
inability to cope with the programme and will therefore be
advised to discontinue their studies.
Fabrication of results
Many coursework tasks in the MUFY course require students
Academic integrity and misconduct to research and survey for the purpose of collecting data.
It is important that all information generated from the data
What is academic integrity? is legitimate and free from invention and alteration and that
Students have academic integrity when they equip the work constitutes a truthful representation of the line of
themselves with the skills necessary to: investigation studied.
• Participate in their learning fairly,
• Collaborate with students and lecturers respectfully, MUFY students are reminded that any form of academic
• Reference the use of another’s work and ideas, and misconduct is taken seriously and there are expected
• Manage time and effort to maximise one’s academic consequences.
potential.
Where the academic misconduct is confirmed, the range of
What is academic misconduct? penalties can include, but are not limited to;
Using dishonest means to gain unfair academic advantage is • A severe warning;
academic misconduct. Academic misconduct includes; • Disallowance of the work concerned by prohibiting
assessment;
Plagiarism • Where the work has been assessed, annulling the result of
Plagiarism means to take and use another person’s ideas and the assessed work;
work and passing them off as one’s own by failing to give • Failure of the unit;
appropriate acknowledgement. The submission of essays and • Exclusion from MUFY.
assignments is an essential part of the learning process and a
vital way of assessing a student’s understanding of a subject.
The work submitted must therefore be a student’s own work.
This does not mean that students may not make use of the
work of others. However, in quoting or paraphrasing material
12UNIT DESCRIPTIONS
MUF0011 ENGLISH UNIT 1: MUF0012 ENGLISH UNIT 2:
ACADEMIC SKILLS AND COMPOSITION EXPLORING IDEAS
Overview Overview
English develops your language, research, organisational and study This unit is intended to build on the skills developed in English Unit
skills to prepare you for tertiary education in Australia. You will learn 1: Academic Skills and Composition. Students will further develop
how to speak confidently, listen, understand and analyse ideas, and language skills (writing, speaking, listening, and reading), research,
become a strong reader and writer of academic English. organisational, argumentative, and study skills. In addition, they will
explore a range of concepts through reading and responding to texts
Prerequisites and develop their understanding of academic writing conventions.
There are no prerequisites for English Unit 1. MUF0011 English Unit 1:
Academic Skills and Composition is a compulsory subject. Prerequisites
Monash University Foundation Year English is a compulsory subject.
Knowledge and Outcomes Students must satisfactorily complete MUF0011 English Unit 1: Academic
At the end of this unit students will be able to: Skills and Composition before proceeding to MUF0012 English Unit 2:
• Develop strategies for comprehending, interpreting and Exploring Ideas.
communicating written and verbal information.
• Apply appropriate referencing techniques and conventions. Knowledge and outcomes
• Develop an understanding of how to collect, organise, analyse, At the end of this unit students will know how to:
synthesise and evaluate information. • Comprehend, interpret and communicate written and verbal
• Apply strategies and conventions for note-taking, paraphrasing, information.
summarising and synthesis. • Collect, organise, analyse, synthesise and evaluate information.
• Understand how best to develop, argue and support their own point • Explore and respond to a range of ideas through the study of various
of view. texts.
• Use conventions of academic writing. • Plan their work and prioritise their time.
• Understand value of feedback and self-reflection in informing learning • Draft, edit and proofread.
progress. • Act on feedback and evaluate their own learning progress.
• Understand the importance of academic integrity in both an
educational and professional setting. Skills and behaviours outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
Skills and Behaviours Outcomes • Demonstrate an understanding of personal identity in conjunction with
At the end of this unit students will be able to: being able to show an emerging global vision through the exploration
• Employ strategies for comprehending, interpreting and of a range of ideas in texts and by researching a challenging topic.
communicating written and verbal information. • Participate in collaborative learning through speaking, listening and
• Participate in collaborative learning through speaking, listening and co-operation.
co-operation. • Take responsibility for their own growth in learning through
• Apply critical thinking skills through reflective decision-making. establishing goals, self-diagnosis and self-evaluation.
• Take responsibility for their own growth in learning through • Demonstrate articulate communication using the English language
self-diagnosis, self-evaluation and establishing goals. • Read for meaning.
• Demonstrate articulate communication through using the English • Plan, structure and revise their own writing.
language. • Plan, prioritise and manage time.
• Read for gist and read for meaning. • Use language to communicate in both oral and written form.
• Use language to analyse an argument in both oral and written form. • Employ ICT as a mode of research, communication and presentation.
• Use language to present and support an argument in oral and written • Collect, interpret and present mathematical data as supportive
forms. evidence in a research report.
• Demonstrate academic skills such as note-taking, paraphrasing, • Demonstrate sustainability and enterprise skills through initiative,
synthesis of ideas and citation of sources. problem-solving, reflection and revision.
• Demonstrate an awareness of the principles of academic integrity
and be able to apply this in their own academic conduct.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Task Weighting
ASSESSMENT
Literature Presentation 15%
Assessment Task Weighting
Research Paper Outline 10%
Synthesis Assessment 10%
Research Paper 25%
Group Essay 15%
Video Reflection 10%
Group Presentation 10%
Participation 10%
Individual Reflection 10%
Examination 30%
Argumentative Essay 15%
Participation 10%
Examination 30%
13MUF0021 ACCOUNTING UNIT 1: MUF0022 ACCOUNTING UNIT 2:
FUNDAMENTALS OF ACCOUNTING FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
Overview Overview
Unit 1 Accounting is the first unit of the Monash University Foundation Unit 2 Accounting is the second unit of the Monash University
Year Accounting course. This course is designed to provide an Foundation Year Accounting course. This course is designed to extend
introduction to accounting concepts and vocabulary and build skills in on the accounting concepts covered in Unit 1.
recording and reporting financial information.
In Study Area 1, students will record and report transactions related
In Study Area 1, students will investigate the stages of the accounting to stock. In Study Area 2, students will record and report balance day
process and the relationship of accounting elements in the accounting adjustments and in Study Area 3, students will analyse financial reports
equation. In Study Area 2, students will record financial data and in to evaluate business performance.
Study Area 3, students will report financial information.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites MUF0022 Accounting Unit 2: Financial Accounting can only be
There are no prerequisites for Unit 1. undertaken by students who have successfully completed MUF0021
Accounting Unit 1: Fundamentals of Accounting.
Unit Learning Outcomes
At the end of this unit, students will be able to: Unit Learning Outcomes
• Apply accounting assumptions and qualitative characteristics. At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
• Identify and explain the stages of the accounting process. • Apply accounting assumptions and qualitative characteristics.
• Define and identify accounting elements and account names. • Explain the role of the stock card and its relationship to the Stock
• Explain the relationship between elements of the accounting equation. Control account.
• Explain the role of source documents in the accounting process. • Explain and apply First In, First Out (FIFO) assumption to sales of
• Explain the role of journals in the recording stage. stock.
• Explain the role of the General Ledger in the accounting process. • Explain purchase and sales returns.
• Explain the role and limitations of the Trial Balance. • Explain the purpose of depreciation of non current assets.
• Define and identify current and non current assets and liabilities. • Explain the purpose of Balance Day Adjustments.
• Define and identify operating, financing and investing activities. • Define, identify and classify accrued and prepaid expenses and
• Explain the difference between cash and profit. accrued and prepaid revenues.
• Define Cost of Goods Sold, Gross Profit, Other Expenses and Net • Analyse business performance using trends, variances and
Profit. benchmarks.
• Explain profitability, efficiency, liquidity and stability.
Skills and behaviours outcomes • Explain possible causes for changes in performance indicators.
At the end of this unit, students will be able to: • Discuss strategies to improve business performance.
• Calculate owner’s equity using the accounting equations.
• Apply the rules of double entry accounting. Skills and behaviours outcomes
• Record transactions into the appropriate special journal and total At the end of this unit, students will be able to:
special journals. • Record transactions in stock cards.
• Record appropriate transactions into the General Journal. • Record stock losses and gains.
• State the effect of transactions on the accounting equation. • Record the use of stock for advertising purposes.
• Post from journals to ledger accounts. • Prepare an Income Statement showing Gross Profit and Adjusted
• Balance asset and liability accounts. Gross Profit.
• Foot owner’s equity, revenue and expense accounts. • Record purchase and sales returns.
• Prepare a Trial Balance. • Report a sales return in the income statement.
• Prepare a classified and fully classified Balance Sheet. • Calculate and record depreciation expense using the straight line
• Prepare a Cash Flow Statement. method.
• Prepare an Income Statement. • Report for depreciation in the Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
• Record and report for accrued and prepaid expenses.
• Record and report for accrued and prepaid revenue.
• Prepare a Post adjusted Trial Balance.
ASSESSMENT
• Interpret accounting information from graphical representations.
Assessment Task Weighting
• Calculate and interpret performance indicators.
Group Film Project 15%
Skills and Application Test 1 15%
Skills and Application Test 2 15% ASSESSMENT
Group Case Study 15% Assessment Task Weighting
Participation 10% Group Presentation 15%
Examination 30% Skills and Application Test 1 15%
Skills and Application Test 2 15%
Group Performance Evaluation 15%
Participation 10%
Examination 30%
14MUF0061 ECONOMICS UNIT 1: MUF0062 ECONOMICS UNIT 2:
INTRODUCTION TO MICROECONOMICS INTRODUCTION TO MACROECONOMICS
Overview Overview
Economics studies choices that individuals, firms and governments While Microeconomics involves analysing economic decision making
make when allocating resources in an economy. This subject explores of individuals and firms at a market or personal level, Macroeconomics
economic issues and the effect these have on our daily lives. takes a broader approach and considers the behaviour of the entire
economy in terms of its output, income, employment and other
Prerequisites indicators. This unit will introduce you to macroeconomic goals of an
There are no specific pre-requisites for this unit. economy, the ways in which achievement of these goals is measured
and the models we use to analyse causes and effects in the economy.
Knowledge outcomes You will learn about government policies that can assist in achieving
At the end of this unit students will be able to: goals and lead to higher living standards for everyone. Finally, you will
• Explain key economic concepts and the relationship between them. analyse the way in which an economy’s interactions with the rest of the
• Explain and illustrate the operation of the market system. world impact on its performance.
• Explain sources of market failure and reasons for government
intervention in the market. Prerequisites
• Describe the main characteristics of the four types of market structure MUF0061 Economics Unit 1: An Introduction to Microeconomics
and analyse the factors that affect the level of competition in each. is a co-requisite for MUF0062 Economics Unit 2: An Introduction
• Evaluate perfect competition and monopoly in terms of efficiency. to Macroeconomics. Students must successfully pass Unit 1 before
proceeding to Unit 2 or study Unit 1 and Unit 2 concurrently.
Skills and behaviours outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to: Knowledge outcomes
• Appropriately apply and use economic concepts, theories, models At the end of this unit students will be able to:
and tools. • Explain and evaluate key macroeconomic goals and their
• Use a range of sources to acquire economic information. measurement.
• Research and communicate economic information. • Describe factors that may influence the achievement of
• Interpret and analyse numerical data. macroeconomic goals.
• Construct diagrams and tables to represent economic data. • Explain and illustrate key macroeconomic models, and use them to
• Think critically about economic issues and problems. demonstrate the impact of various factors on the achievement of
• Develop an awareness of how political, ethical, environmental, global macroeconomic goals.
and social factors may influence the outcomes of economic decision • Explain the nature and operation of monetary and fiscal policies used
making. to manage the economy.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of macroeconomic policies used to
manage the economy.
• Explain the impact of the external sector on the domestic economy,
ASSESSMENT
and evaluate the issue of foreign debt.
Assessment Task Weighting
Skills and Application Task SA1 10% Skills and behaviours outcomes
Skills and Application Task SA2 15% At the end of this unit students will be able to:
Group Essay 20%
• Appropriately apply and use economic concepts, theories, models
and tools.
Group Research Presentation 15%
• Use a range of sources to acquire economic information.
Participation 10% • Research and communicate economic information.
Examination 30% • Interpret and analyse numerical data.
• Construct diagrams and tables to represent economic data.
• Think critically about economic issues and problems.
• Develop an awareness of how political, ethical, environmental, global
and social factors may influence the outcomes of economic decision
making.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Task Weighting
Skills and Application Task SA1 10%
Group Research Presentation 20%
Research Essay 20%
Skills and Application Task SA3 10%
Participation 10%
Examination 30%
15MUF0051 ICT UNIT 1: MUF0052 ICT UNIT 2:
INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTERS AND PROGRAMMING PROGRAMMING, DATABASE AND DATA SCIENCE
Overview Overview
In this unit students will focus on processing data into information, In Unit 2 ICT students will focus on how data is acquired, managed,
using digital systems, to create information products. and manipulated to meet a particular need.
In Study Area 1 students will collect primary data, use spreadsheet In Study Area 1 students will examine how database management
software to interrogate the data, then present their findings to an systems are used to store and manipulate data. In Study Area
audience. In Study Area 2 students will be introduced to programming 2 students will acquire data sets from secondary sources then
by creating applications using the Scratch programming environment. manipulate the data and create a report. In Study Area 3 students will
In Study Area 3 students will examine how digital system components use a programming language to create working modules.
are used to convert data into information.
Prerequisites
Prerequisites The unit assumes no prior knowledge. There are no prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for entry to this course. However, required for MUF0052 ICT Unit 2: Programming, Database and Data
it is recommended that students possess basic computing skills. Science. Unit 1 and Unit 2 may be taken concurrently.
Knowledge outcomes Knowledge outcomes
• Survey question types (and input controls) used to collect different At the end of this unit students will know:
types of data. • Stages involved in the software development process.
• Design tools used to plan the appearance and/or the functionality of • Design tools used to represent software solutions.
information products. • Software types and functions used to manipulate data.
• Software functions and techniques used to process data into • Techniques used to input and output data and information.
information. • Characteristics and purposes of data types and data formats.
• Conventions appropriate to particular information products. • Functions and techniques used to validate data.
• Techniques used to evaluate the effectiveness of an information • Functions and techniques used to test that a solution is working as
product. expected.
• Purpose and elements of a visual programming environment. • Purpose of data science and techniques used to uncover findings
• Capabilities and functions of digital system components. within data sets.
• Advantages and disadvantages of using cloud computing and
networks. Skills and behaviours outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
Skills and behaviours outcomes • Develop software solutions following the software development
At the end of this unit students will be able to: process.
• Construct relevant survey questions to collect a range of primary • Use appropriate design tools to plan a software solution.
data. • Select appropriate data types and formats to store and display data.
• Select appropriate design tools to plan particular information • Apply software functions and features to input, manipulate, output
products. and validate data.
• Use correct software functions and techniques to produce the • Apply computational thinking skills to develop instructions to solve
information required. problems.
• Incorporate suitable conventions to enhance the appearance of the • Create and apply a test plan to confirm if a solution is working as
information. expected.
• Apply techniques to evaluate the effectiveness of information • Work collaboratively to interrogate data to confirm or refute a
products. hypothesis.
• Apply computational thinking to develop an application using a • Use a range of methods to communicate clearly in English.
programming language.
• Work collaboratively and effectively to explain the function of
digital system components.
ASSESSMENT
• Use feedback to reflect on their own learning and to develop
Assessment Task Weighting
strategies for improvement.
Database Management System Task 20%
Data Science Group Project 20%
ASSESSMENT Programming Test 10%
Assessment Task Weighting Programming Practical Project 10%
Data Analysis Task 20% Participation 10%
Programming Project 20% Examination 30%
Digital Systems Test 15%
Participation 15%
Examination 30%
16MUF0141 FUNDAMENTAL MATHEMATICS UNIT 1: MUF0142 FUNDAMENTAL MATHEMATICS UNIT 2:
APPLICATIONS OF MATHEMATICS DATA ANALYSIS
Overview Overview
This course will give students the opportunity to develop mathematics This course will give you the opportunity to develop mathematics skills
skills which can be applied in their everyday lives. which will be relevant for future study, and careers across a variety
of sectors. There will be a focus on understanding the world through
There will be a focus on understanding the world through patterns and data, and using analysis to make data meaningful. There will be an
relationships, and development of financial skills. opportunity to build on the skills learnt in Unit 1, and extend them into
the study of probability and statistics.
Prerequisites
In order to succeed in this unit, it is recommended that students will Prerequisites
have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 11 Mathematics or In order to succeed in this unit, it is recommended that students will
equivalent program. have satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 11 Mathematics or
equivalent program.
Presumed knowledge for Unit 1 includes skill in estimation and
calculation with number and in problem solving using basic algebra Background knowledge and skills in number operations, graph
and graphs. Background knowledge and skills in number operations, sketching and introductory algebra are essential. It is not expected
and introductory algebra, are expected. It is not expected that time that time will be spent introducing this presumed knowledge and skills,
will be spent introducing this presumed knowledge and skills, but but it is assumed that the level of proficiency will allow for immediate
it is assumed that the level of proficiency will allow for immediate reinforcement through the applications developed within the unit.
reinforcement through the application developed within the unit.
Monash University Foundation Year Fundamental Mathematics MUF0142 Fundamental Mathematics Unit 2: Data Analysis can only be
(MUF0141/MUF0142) can be completed concurrently, or sequentially. undertaken upon satisfactory completion of Unit 1 or as a concurrent
MUF0142 can only be undertaken upon satisfactory completion of study.
MUF0141, or as a concurrent study.
Monash University Foundation Year Fundamental Mathematics
Monash University Foundation Year Fundamental Mathematics (MUF0141/MUF0142) cannot be studied in conjunction with Mathematics
(MUF0141/MUF0142) cannot be studied in conjunction with Mathematics (MUF0091/MUF0092) or Advanced Mathematics (MUF0101/MUF0102).
(MUF0091/MUF0092) or Advanced Mathematics (MUF0101/MUF0102).
Knowledge outcomes
Knowledge outcomes At the end of this unit students will be able to:
At the end of this unit students will be able to: • Define and explain concepts and techniques related to univariate and
• Define and explain concepts and techniques related to graphs bivariate statistics, and probability.
and relations, sequences and series and business mathematics. • Identify and apply specified methods for organising, displaying and
• Apply related mathematical concepts and techniques to solve summarising datasets.
problems involving graphs and relations, sequence and series and • Apply related mathematical concepts and techniques to solve
business mathematics including applications in word problems. problems involving univariate and bivariate statistics, and probability.
• Communicate arguments and strategies, when solving problems, • Communicate arguments and strategies, when solving problems,
using appropriate mathematical language. using appropriate mathematical language.
• Use mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in ‘real world’ • Use mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in ‘real world’
contexts. contexts.
• Choose and use technology appropriately and efficiently. • Choose and use technology appropriately and efficiently.
Skills and behaviours outcomes Skills and behaviours outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to: At the end of this unit students will be able to:
• Work independently, and as an effective member of a team, to solve • Work independently, and as an effective member of a team, to solve
mathematical problems. mathematical problems.
• Communicate mathematical ideas using relevant vocabulary and • Communicate mathematical ideas using relevant vocabulary and
symbols. symbols.
• Interpret mathematical information, and ascertain the reasonableness • Interpret mathematical information, and ascertain the reasonableness
of solutions to problems. of solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate awareness of different ways of thinking and problem • Demonstrate awareness of different ways of thinking and problem
solving in contexts involving graphs and relations, sequences and solving in contexts involving univariate and bivariate statistics, and
series and business mathematics. probability.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools such as graphics • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools such as graphics
calculators, spreadsheets and other technologies. calculators, spreadsheets and other technologies.
ASSESSMENT ASSESSMENT
Assessment Task Weighting Assessment Task Weighting
Language Task 5% Univariate Data Test 17.5%
Graphs & Relatiions Test 20% Bivariate Data Group Application Task 10%
Sequences & Series Test 20% Bivariate Data Test 15%
Business Mathematics Group Application Task 15% Probability Test 17.5%
Participation 10% Participation 10%
Examination 30% Examination 30%
17MUF0091 MATHEMATICS UNIT 1: MUF0092 MATHEMATICS UNIT 2:
FUNCTIONS AND CALCULUS INTEGRATION, PROBABILITY AND STATISTICS
Overview Overview
This course explores the properties of a wide range of functions and their graphs, as well Unit 2 explores the concepts within the study of Integration, Probability
as the calculus process of differentiation. Applications of these properties and processes Theory, Probability Distributions and Statistics. This course is a continua-
are an important part of this unit. In this course, students will develop the critical, logical tion of calculus from Mathematics Unit 1, as well as exploration of proba-
and communicative skills to solve real world problems using higher order mathematical bility and statistics. Applications of these concepts and processes are an
concepts.
integral part of this unit. In this course, students will gain valuable insights
into the influence of data and develop mathematical skills that can be
Prerequisites
widely applied in areas of higher order thinking.
In order to succeed in this unit, it is recommended that students will have satisfactorily
completed an appropriate Year 11 Mathematics or equivalent program. Background
Prerequisites
knowledge and skills in algebra, graph sketching, elementary functions such as
polynomial and trigonometric functions, and introductory calculus are essential.
In order to succeed in this unit, it is recommended that students will have
satisfactorily completed an appropriate Year 11 Mathematics or equivalent
Unit 1 and Unit 2 can be taken concurrently or sequentially. Mathematics (MUF0091/ program. Background knowledge and skills in algebra, graph sketching,
MUF0092) is a pre-requisite/co-requisite for Advanced Mathematics (MUF0101/ elementary functions such as polynomial and trigonometric functions, and
MUF0102). Mathematics (MUF0091/MUF0092) cannot be studied in conjunction with introductory calculus are essential.
Fundamental Mathematics (MUF0141/MUF0142).
Unit 1 and Unit 2 can be taken concurrently or sequentially. Mathematics
MUF0091 may be taken sequentially with MUF0142 to create a unit sequence accepted by (MUF0091/MUF0092) is a pre-requisite/co-requisite for Advanced Mathematics
Monash University (selected faculties) as equivalent to a Fundamental Mathematics Unit 1 (MUF0101/MUF0102). Mathematics (MUF0091/MUF0092) cannot be studied in
and 2 sequence. To be eligible for this sequence, a student must achieve a MUF0091 score conjunction with Fundamental Mathematics (MUF0141/MUF0142).
of at least 50%. The score obtained for MUF0091 will not be used in the calculation of the
Fundamental Mathematics unit sequence score. The score obtained for MUF0142 will be Knowledge outcomes
used as the score for the MUF0091 and MUF0142 sequence. The score for MUF0091 will At the end of this unit students will be able to:
not be used in the Fundamental Mathematics sequence calculation or in the Foundation
• Apply integration techniques in the solution of problems.
Year score calculation. This sequence satisfies the Foundation Year completion rules with
• Understand basic probability theory, identify specified strategies and
a 7 unit score calculation.
techniques of probability calculations including Venn, Karnaugh, lattice and
tree diagrams.
Knowledge outcomes
• Understand conditional probability and independent events.
At the end of this unit students will be able to:
• Recognise power functions (f(x)=xn when n = -1, 1, 2, 3, 4, ½), their graphs and be familiar
• Use counting techniques (permutations/arrangements
with their properties. and combinations/selections) to calculate probabilities.
• Recognise exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric (excluding the graph of the • Identify the properties of discrete and continuous random variables and
tangent function) functions and be familiar with their properties. understand the idea of a probability distribution.
• Solve polynomial, exponential, logarithmic and trigonometric equations (including • Recognise and identify the properties of the binomial and normal
equations with tangent), and applications in word problems. probability distributions.
• Identify and use the properties of inverse functions and be able to solve • Be able to solve mathematical problems using probability concepts and
mathematical problems using these properties. probability distributions.
• Calculate average and instantaneous rates of change, including the use of the • Identify and apply specified methods for organising, displaying, summarising
differentiation process for the functions relevant to this unit. and analysing data sets.
• Apply differentiation techniques in the solution of problems. • Graph and analyse bivariate data and create a model to predict data values.
• Use differentiation for curve sketching and optimisation problems. • Communicate arguments and strategies, when solving problems, using
• Use problem solving strategies such as: partitioning problems into sub-problems to appropriate mathematical language.
simplify and organise the investigation process, identifying and working on related
• Use problem solving strategies such as: partitioning problems into sub-
problems, and checking validity of answers.
problems to simplify and organise the investigation process, identifying and
• Communicate arguments and strategies, when solving problems, using appropriate
working on related problems, and checking validity of answers.
mathematical language.
• Use mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in ‘real world’ contexts.
• Use mathematical knowledge to solve problems set in ‘real world’ contexts.
• Apply knowledge in both routine and non-routine questions.
• Apply knowledge in both routine and non-routine questions.
Skills and behaviours outcomes Skills and behaviours outcomes
At the end of this unit students will be able to: At the end of this unit students will be able to:
• Work independently, and as an effective member of a team, to solve mathematical • Work independently, and as an effective member of a team, to solve
problems. mathematical problems.
• Communicate mathematical ideas using relevant vocabulary and symbols. • Communicate mathematical ideas using relevant vocabulary and symbols.
• Interpret mathematical information, and ascertain the reasonableness of solutions to • Interpret mathematical information, and ascertain the reasonableness of
problems. solutions to problems.
• Demonstrate awareness of different ways of thinking and problem solving in • Demonstrate awareness of different ways of thinking and problem solving in
contexts involving graphs and functions. contexts involving graphs and functions.
• Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools such as graphics calculators, • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of tools such as graphics calculators,
spreadsheets and other technologies. spreadsheets and other technologies.
• Analyse mathematical situations in order to draw conclusions and make predictions. • Analyse mathematical situations in order to draw conclusions and make
• Collaborate and cooperate, challenge the reasoning and perspectives of others, and predictions.
contribute mathematical learning to investigations involving a range and balance of • Collaborate and cooperate, challenge the reasoning and perspectives of
situations from life-related to purely mathematical.
others, and contribute mathematical learning to investigations involving a
range and balance of situations from life-related to purely mathematical.
ASSESSMENT
Assessment Task Weighting ASSESSMENT
Study Area 1 Test 17% Assessment Task Weighting
Study Area 2 Test 17% Study Area 1 Test 14%
Application Task (Group) 12% Study Area 2 Test 17%
Study Area 3 Test 14% Application Task (Group) 12%
Participation 10% Study Area 3 Test 17%
Examination 30% Participation 10%
Examination 30%
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